About
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Environment and Development
Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Denmark, Italy, and Poland
MERGED uniquely educates graduates to deal with interdisciplinary challenges at the nexus of renewable environmental resources and sustainable development.
We aim to deliver the first-ever joint degree across the partner universities and the 4EU+ European University Alliance.
MERGED is offered by the University of Copenhagen (Faculty of Science), the University of Warsaw (Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development), and the Università degli Studi di Milano (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences).
As part of the 4EU+ Alliance, we are committed to deepening teaching collaboration, enhancing teaching quality, and increasing collaboration. We also cooperate with a strong worldwide Associate Partner network to promote a Global vision of the environmental-development nexus.
Consortium
Global Sustainability
Focus on tailored sustainability strategies both for North and South Global.
Innovative Didactics
Theoretical studies, workshops, and interdisciplinarity for a in-depth education.
Scientific Rigor
Great emphasis is placed on the rigorous structure of scientific research work.
High Standards
Only the best applicants are selected to create a group prepared, motivated, and willing to learn.
Double Degree
MERGED is an integrated study programme currently offering a double degree. We are working towards a fully recognised Joint Degree.
To obtain the MERGED double degree, you must acquire 120 ECTS and meet the mobility requirement of studying one full year (60 ECTS) at each of two different consortium universities.
University & Degree awarded
University of Copenhagen
Master of Science (MSc) in Global Environment and Development
University of Warsaw
Magister in Global Environment and Development
University of Milan
Laurea Magistrale in Global Environment and Development
Graduate Profile
MERGED Master aims to create globally competitive and high-quality graduates.
You will be prepared to identify critical aspects of renewable natural resource management for economic, environmental, institutional, and societal development and develop appropriate and feasible solutions.
Our graduates become professionals in private companies working with sustainable production and trade of renewable natural resources, such as the food and agro-industry; public companies and I/NGOs involved in developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring renewable natural resource-oriented programs and projects, including certification and value chains; government bodies involved in monitoring and/or policy- related activities; and universities and research institutions where graduates are involved in research, including PhD programmes.